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Porcellio dilatatus

Crustaceans

Porcellio dilatatus, known as the giant canyon isopod, is a species of woodlouse in the family Porcellionidae, native to Europe and introduced to North America. It grows to about 15 millimeters long, is brown with striping, and feeds as a saprophage on decaying plant matter; it is often found in greenhouses, seed boxes and flower pots, where it is regarded as a house pest. Five subspecies of the species are recognized.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Detritivore or Scavenger 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Relationship to People
Invasive or Introduced Species 3
Living or Extinct
Yes 4
Scientific Name
Porcellio dilatatus 1
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated 6
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Not Listed 5
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Malacostraca, Taxa
Source Wikidata: Porcellio dilatatus
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Belgium

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Brazil

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Czechia

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Denmark

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Europe

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France

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Germany

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North America

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Norway

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Portugal

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South America

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Spain

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Sweden

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United States

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Sources
1. Porcellio dilatatus (Wikipedia)
  • Wikidata Q82885 (P225 taxon name)
  • Lead
    As typical for woodlice, they are saprophages, feeding on decaying organic matter, usually from plants.
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2. GBIF Species API
GBIF Species API
  • System (Realm): Terrestrial
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3. Wikipedia: Porcellio dilatatus
human-interaction (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
Quote, human-interaction (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
This species is widespread in Europe, and has also been introduced to North America from Western Europe.
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4. Catalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life
  • Living or Extinct: Yes
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5. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Animalia
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 23
Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 23
"cites_listing":"I/II/III/NC","eu_listing":"A/B/C/D/NC","higher_taxa":{"kingdom":"Animalia","phylum":null,"class":null,"order":null,"family":null},"synonyms":[],"common_names":[{"name":"Animals","language":"EN"},{"name":"Fauna","language":"EN"},{"name":"Animaux","language":"FR"}],"cites_listings":[]
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6. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Porcellio dilatatus
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 6284372, category field
Quote, GBIF taxon key 6284372, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
International Union for Conservation of NatureView the Source
Wikidata: Porcellio dilatatus
Child Taxon Of: Malacostraca, Wikidata P171View the Source
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